Getting your ID and documents back in Maryland

The short answer

Order your Maryland birth certificate by mail from the Division of Vital Records, online through VitalChek, or at some local health departments. Questions: 1 800 832 3277.

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Birth certificate

By mail: the application (English, or Spanish and English), payment by check or money order to the Division of Vital Records, a self addressed envelope and a copy of your ID, to PO Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215 0036.
Online: VitalChek (extra fee).
In person: the Division of Vital Records lobby is by appointment only. Some local health departments also take orders.
Questions: 410 764 3038 or 1 800 832 3277.

Request birth certificates

Official page: health.maryland.gov/vsa/pages/birth.aspx

Help with the cost

Ask 211 Maryland about local groups that help pay for an ID or birth certificate.

Dial 211

Official page: 211md.org

Social Security card

You may be able to request a replacement Social Security card online at ssa.gov. Replacing a card costs nothing.

Replace your card

Official page: ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card

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